Honda CB500XA Owner's Manual page 115

Support your motorcycle securely and
6.
raise the front wheel off the ground using
a maintenance stand or a hoist.
Loosen the left axle pinch bolt.
7.
On the left side, withdraw the front axle
8.
shaft, and remove the side collars and
wheel.
Left side collar
Axle pinch bolt
Front axle shaft
Tyre Puncture
Installation
Attach the right and left side collars in
1.
their original location on the wheel.
On the left side, place the wheel between
2.
the fork legs and insert the front axle shaft
to the end, through the left fork leg and
wheel hub.
Align the end of the front axle shaft with
3.
the surface of the fork leg.
Removing Wheels
u
Surface of fork leg
End of front
axle shaft
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